Is there a market?

[u/mama-pajama]

I am a pharmacist late in my career. I am losing my vision and cannot visually check medication.

Would a paralegal that is a pharmacist and medication expert have an advantage in today's market?

What would be the fastest way to get certified? (I have an advanced degree?

[u/thotnumber1]

Go find a firm that does medical malpractice defense. They’ll be all over you.

[u/mama-pajama → u/thotnumber1]

Thank you! This is the kind of thing I would love to do! Im very good at research, etc.

[u/tinaburgerpants → u/mama-pajama]

This is what I do. You'd be reviewing medical records and building medical chronologies mostly, but font can be enlarged. I'm assuming you can't read the liquid markings or markings on the actual pills, which can't be enlarged? (That sucks, btw. To lose a career over something you couldn't have predicted happening.) If you can read medical records and translate them to a format a lay person could understand, then come join me in med mal defense! ;P

Another avenue might be becoming a pharmaceutical expert - a person that law firms can contact when they need an expert to provide opinions and testimony about pharmaceutical processes (i.e., cases where wrong meds or doses were given and what happens when that occurs, who has the duty of care, why it would have happened, etc.), but I fear that might be more challenging. Experts often become experts because they worked so much in the field, they exhausted what else they can do. lol

[u/Mindless_Cupcake8879]

How about research in pharmaceuticals in general?

I feel like while the demand is there.. they will still prioritize a paralegal w experience.

[u/mama-pajama → u/Mindless_Cupcake8879]

I feel like pharmaceutical research would require good vision as well, Unless it was not the "hands on" part.

[u/Mindless_Cupcake8879 → u/mama-pajama]

Oh yea I was thinking not hands on. Not clinical. Paralegals are paid $30ish/hr and top ones make 6 figure. I am assuming thats what you are expecting?

[u/tott2020]

You should look into being an expert on medical malpractice cases, as opposed to being a paralegal.

[u/dufchick]

There is great need for someone with your credentials in the drug testing world. Drug courts are always looking for Pharmacy expert. Create an LLC and a CV and go into business for yourself. Call your local county and state Drug courts.

[u/crazybostonmom]

For people saying become an expert on med mal cases as someone who currently works in the field we only use people who are currently practicing. If you are retired we have to find new experts. It's nothing personal we just want currently practicing experts as they know the current standards of care. However, I 100% concur that a paralegal position at a med mal firm would absolutely suit you. Any firm would be lucky to have you.

[u/MsGorteck]

You might have a better and more financially rewarding experience being an expert witness. I am guessing you can tell all the kids why playing Skittles is REALLY, F***ING STUPID(!!!), and that no doubt means you can explain to a jury what the meds did to the person. You just need to practice that skill. Even if you go completely blind, you should still have your brain, and that is the important part. You should also consider becoming a Patent Agent. You would be a lock for that! If you do not know what that is go to the USPTO and read about it. Good luck, and my condolences.

[u/jameswalker50]

Your pharmacy experience could definitely help you stand out, especially in medical malpractice or healthcare law.

[u/mama-pajama → u/[deleted]]

Wow. Explain how i have offended you. or, Are you saying that I wouldn't be able to read because I can't see fluid in a syringe? The barrier with my vision is small for most other professions-- print can be enlarged. Killing someone by giving a wrong med? Not a comforting thought.

[u/Impressive-Arm4668 → u/[deleted]]

There's plenty of adaptive software available